Helping divers make informed choices about training, skills, safety, and gear.

Dive Otter Recommends: Videos Worth Your Time

I watch a lot of diving content, but most of it never makes the cut. These are the videos I actually save in my personal playlist for later reference. The ones that teach something real, show diving honestly, or make me want to get back underwater.

Skills & Technique

Clear, realistic demonstrations that make you a more capable diver. Buoyancy, trim, propulsion, communication, and the subtle details that separate comfort from struggle.

Medical & Safety

Straightforward talk from dive medicine experts and experienced divers. Covers ear issues, decompression stress, fitness to dive, and practical prevention.

Travel & Inspiration

Honest looks at dive destinations and operators that deliver the real experience, not marketing gloss. From cold-water wrecks to tropical reefs, see what’s worth the journey.

Conversations & Perspectives

Interviews and roundtables with divers, instructors, and explorers who think critically about training, risk, and the craft of diving well.

Gear & Technique

How to set up, configure, and use your gear the right way. From weighting and hose routing to lights, reels, and backup gear, these videos focus on real-world function and comfort underwater.


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Written by Tyler Allison • Last updated October 25, 2025

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